Breaking the Minimalism Myth: How Joni Mitchell Uses a Snowy Canvas and Whimsical Textures to Redefine the Timeless Holiday Home
Joni's icy-branched tree is the perfect base for a traditional skirt, playful ornaments, and white lights, giving us some great ideas for next Christmas
The frosted Christmas tree look is one that, in our opinion, never goes out of style, and Joni Mitchell has just confirmed our take.
The music legend shared a snap of her tabletop tree to her Instagram page, and we had to stop and admire the collaged arrangement she has put together on the snowy branches. Novelty ornaments sit pretty among white lights, while an angel tree topper and lush, red skirt add texture, making for some excellent Christmas tree ideas.
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This festive tree skirt couldn't be more nostalgic. Featuring a white and red wintry pattern, it'll instantly elevate the base of your tree.
Transform your living room into a cozy winter wonderland with this stunning artificial Christmas tree. Each branch is beautifully frosted to perfectly mimic a fresh layer of real snow, just like Joni's. This tree comes pre-lit, meaning installation is as simple as plugging it in to instantly create an inviting, warm ambiance in your home.
A proven Amazon best-seller and well deserving of its glowing reviews, these lights are an easy win for your Christmas decor. If you’re decorating a larger tree, the connectable strands let you create a seamless, radiant glow from top to bottom.
This ribbon is perfect for crafting bows of any shape or size, or for adding a touch of elegance to your tree by wrapping it around in place of lights.
Add a touch of playfulness to your tree with this charming plaid bear ornament. Crafted from cotton and iron and suspended from a simple jute string, it brings cozy, homespun character to the tree.
Standing 12 inches tall, this topper commands a magnificent Christmas presence. Adorned with a fur-trimmed hat and coat, and a pair of elegant white feather wings, she embodies festive grace.
'What I love about Joni’s approach is that she’s successfully reclaiming the 'flocked' look from its association with the heavy kitsch of the 1980s and repositioning it as a sophisticated, high-texture neutral for the modern home,' comments Megan Slack, the head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens.
''By treating those snowy, light-catching branches as a blank, sculptural canvas for a thoughtfully 'collaged' ornament collection, she proves that maximalism doesn't have to feel cluttered or overwhelming; it can feel deeply curated.'
Ultimately, Joni's tree is a brilliant reminder that when you lead with personal storytelling and tactile variety, even the most nostalgic holiday trends can feel entirely avant-garde and timeless. Our 2026 Christmas decor vision board begins here.
